Management Consulting Coaches, Events, and Resources

Hi, this is Shawn! I graduated from the McCombs School of Business at UT Austin with my Bachelor's degree in Canfield Business Honors & Finance and got admitted to several M7 programs including the Wharton School. As a former consultant at Monitor Deloitte, I bring extensive experience in strategy, finance, & operations, having worked on transformative projects across the technology, automotive, healthcare, and sports industries. I've successfully mentored over 60 individuals who have landed their dream consulting roles at companies like McKinsey, BCG, Deloitte, and Strategy&. Whether you're looking to master case and behavioral interviews or refine your resume & cover letter, I'm here to provide comprehensive support. Let's connect and strategize your path to success in the consulting world!

Hi there, and welcome to my profile! I’m currently an Associate Consultant at Bain & Company, where I’ve worked on 20+ due diligence projects for investor clients, from hedge funds to early-stage VCs. I’m passionate about diving deep into exciting businesses, uncovering growth opportunities, and brainstorming creative strategies for success. Getting here wasn’t exactly traditional—I tackled consulting recruiting with just two months of prep and ended up with offers from all three MBB firms, as well as private equity analyst programs. Now, I want to pay it forward. Through Leland, I’m here to be the resource I wish I had during my own journey through college, professional development, and full-time recruiting. Whether it’s navigating consulting applications, acing case interviews, or optimizing your resume, I’ve been fortunate to coach others through the process and would love to help you do the same. Feel free to reach out—I’m excited to connect and support you on your journey!

Annie worked as a Consulting Peer Advisor at the University of Michigan's University Career Center, where she provided comprehensive feedback to 10+ students weekly on mock behavioral and consulting case interviews. She helped 7 students secure an internship or full-time offer after continuous preparation and mentorship to the students, and had a client satisfaction rating of 100%. Annie has been through the consulting preparation stages in college when she applied for the Big 3 and Big 4 firms, and she has experience casing with partners and associates from McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Pwc, Deloitte, and many other boutique consulting firms. Annie offers personalized and comprehensive consulting coaching plans to help students not only break into the consulting industry, but to prepare them for long-term career success.

I was a summer consultant at BCG during my Wharton internship. I secured a full-time role. • Planned and directed an AI transformation pilot projected to reduce $60 million in sales costs, serving as project manager and applying engineering expertise to design scalable solutions, define success metrics, and drive cross-functional stakeholder alignment • Developed and implemented a comprehensive baseline analysis and success measurement framework, applying quantitative rigor and leadership to validate feasibility, guide executive-level client decisions, and position the pilot for long-term adoption and scale • Balanced a demanding summer internship with continued work at a defense-tech startup, demonstrating strong time management, commitment, and cross-sector impact • Coached 13 MBA students on case preparation and resume development, helping each secure interviews and offers across consulting and defense tech roles

I have helped over 100 students with consulting interview preparation, resume and LinkedIn reviews, and academic applications (deferred MBA programs, fellowships, etc.). I have specifically found a great deal of success in MBB interview prep, helping over 25 students secure MBB offers at a 93% offer rate. My coaching style is highly human-centric and personalized, as I use behavioral health techniques to train students on how to channel their brightness with concision, clarity, and creativity. In terms of credentials, I have been a Scholarship Admissions Interviewer at USC, the President of 180 Degrees Consulting at USC, a Co-Founder of the USC Consulting Consortium, a Founding USC Recruiting Lead at McKinsey & Company, and the CEO of Blue Modern Advisory, a Professional Mentorship startup.

On Consulting Case Interview prep: I interviewed candidates for BCG. Furthermore, as a Recruiting Director for our Empower Program (a recruiting program focused on Black and Latinx MBA candidates), I was personally responsible for preparing ~15-20 high-potential candidates, and achieved a historically high admission rate. Throughout my time at BCG, I helped dozens of candidates coming out of undergrad and grad school prepare for case interviews.

As a Senior Manager at Bain, I have personally interviewed dozens of high-caliber individuals who got an interview slot. I've coached over a hundred people on how to navigate the management consulting interview process throughout my 6+ year-long career at Bain, whether that be resume editing, interview prep, or career advice. I have a deep understanding of the consulting industry and the skills needed to succeed. I also hold an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Brigham Young University. I had no experience with consulting or case prep and applied to Bain because a friend said I should. My first practice case was with a Bain employee one week before my actual interview. Needless to say, it was a disaster. I called on all the resources I could to prep enough to make it in, and it worked! I want to give back to honor those who helped me through this process. I will give you my honest opinions and perspectives on both the amazing and difficult aspects of consulting. And happy to talk about your overall perspectives on life and what you want out of it! Feel free to reach out to discuss how I can help!

With offers from McKinsey, Bain, and BCG across both the U.S. and Japan, and a track record of helping candidates land offers at every major MBB office in the U.S. and Asia, I specialize in helping candidates break into top-tier consulting. I bring not just personal success, but institutional insight: I served as BCG’s North America Recruiting Champion in 2019, personally bringing in the highest number of experienced hire recruits across the region—a distinction that earned me a special bonus. I also led campus recruiting efforts at WashU, where I was directly responsible for the largest class BCG Chicago had ever hired from the school. From undergraduates to MBAs, I’ve coached 100+ candidates through every stage of the MBB process—from shaping compelling personal stories and acing case interviews to navigating final-round dynamics. I’ve worked with peers at Wharton, students at top undergrad programs, and international candidates navigating recruiting from both inside and outside the U.S. Beyond offer prep, I also bring insider perspective on how to build a long-term career at MBB. At BCG, I was part of the PIPE practice in the Dubai office advising Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds, which became the springboard for my later transition into finance. If you’re looking to stay and grow within the firm, or eventually pivot to PE, VC, or IB, I can help you strategically plan your path from day one. If you’re looking for proven, structured coaching to land a consulting offer—especially at MBB—this is the right package. For candidates also weighing broader finance or career strategy questions, feel free to check out my holistic career coaching package as well.

I’ve spent my career behind the scenes at McKinsey and other top consulting firms, designing and running the very systems that decide who gets hired. I led global implementation and training for McKinsey’s structured interviewing process, supported thousands of interviews across multiple regions, and trained interviewers to assess talent consistently and fairly. I know exactly what firms like McKinsey are looking for, because I helped build the frameworks they use. Now, I coach candidates to prepare with precision and confidence. Whether you’re tackling PEI stories, case interviews, or simply trying to stand out in a competitive field, I’ll help you decode what’s really expected and position yourself as the clear choice.

I’ll be joining McKinsey in San Francisco full-time after interning at L.E.K. Consulting and KPMG. Beyond firm experience, I served as President of UCLA’s premier consulting organization, UConsulting, where I mentored dozens of students through consulting recruiting and led 10 client projects with Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups. I also organized large-scale networking events and workshops, directly connecting 300+ students with recruiters and consultants from top firms. I know firsthand how opaque and stressful consulting recruiting can feel. Through deliberate, structured practice, I developed a repeatable approach to casing that led to standout performance during interviews and internships. During my consulting internship, I received feedback that my case performance was exemplary, with no material areas for improvement. I now focus on helping candidates break down cases clearly, think like a consultant, and communicate with confidence - so the process becomes faster, more structured, and far less overwhelming. I also support applicants with resumes, behavioral interviews, and role exploration to help them build a strong foundation for success.